Whether you're a recent graduate or a professional, a master's degree will focus and enhance your business skills and improve your footing on the corporate ladder. Our Ph.D. programs develop thought leaders for teaching and research positions at academic institutions throughout the world.

Certificates offer convenience and flexibility for working professionals. If you’re interested in exploring a master’s program, teaching at the college level or simply advancing within your organization, a certificate can open the door!

Certificates:

The Raymond J. Harbert College of Business' online programs blend traditional instruction with modern technology to extend educational opportunities beyond campus. Students can improve their educational credentials from their home or work site while also balancing career or family obligations. The programs are fully accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Online students receive the same quality of instruction and assignments as campus participants. Although most online programs are available only to U.S. residents or military serving overseas with either an APO or FPO box, the MSIS online program is available to acceptable applicants who can meet the proctoring guidelines.

Our internationally-ranked executive programs accommodate the schedules of working professionals and blend on-campus experiences with online resources. Strengthen your management skills and further your career by taking advantage of the up-to-date information and international experiences offered by our programs.

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Top Ranked Executive Graduate Programs

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We will prepare you to compete – and lead – in a global economy. Experiencing new cultures and business practices firsthand through one of our internship, summer or semester abroad opportunities will build your resume and broaden your horizons.

Declaring your minor is easy!

If you’re already a business major, you can declare a business minor by visiting your advisor in 147 Lowder Hall. Non-business majors should visit 130 Lowder Hall to complete minor declaration paperwork.

Masters of Real Estate Development

The Office of Academic Advising guides you through your undergraduate academic schedule and helps you understand the University's policies and procedures. Our advisors will help you organize your undergraduate plan of action and provide information on educational options and professional development activities.

In today's economy you'll need every advantage to land the job and the salary you want. Harbert College of Business's Office of Professional and Career Development (OPCD) helps assess your skills, focus your interests and leverage your capabilities to find the employment you seek.

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Special Events

Legends and Leaders is a semi-annual series of workshops and talks on real-world subjects like networking, social media and multicultural awareness from business mentors and alumni. Keep an eye on the OPCD calendar for the next series!

Business Bash is a semi-annual event providing business students with opportunities to learn about business majors, meet student organizations and network.

Career Fair is a semi-annual event providing students the opportunity to meet with potential employers about internships and jobs.

Calendar of Events

The College of Business Student Council represents all student organizations in the college. The president and vice president of the Council are elected by the College's student body. A six-member Cabinet is appointed by the president, vice president and members of the previous year's Student Council. Students interested in serving on the Council should watch for application postings after the election of the president and vice president.

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Start Recruiting!

You may post job announcements and internship positions, register for career fairs, schedule interviews and search student and alumni resumes through Handshake. When submitting a position announcement, please indicate the timetable for hiring and if you would prefer to interview on-campus, at your facilities, or via phone or video conference.

Steve Swidler

J. Stanley Mackin Distinguished Professor

Education

PhD, Brown University, 1981

MA, Brown University, 1976

BA, Oberlin College, 1975

Professional Activities

Steve Swidler has published articles in derivatives, financial engineering, investments,
and financial institutions, and his work has appeared in a number of academic journals
including the Journal of Finance, the Journal of Money, Credit and Banking and the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. Prior to joining the faculty at Auburn, Professor Swidler taught at the University
of Texas at Arlington, Southern Methodist University, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
and Rice University. He has also had summer appointments at Victoria University in
New Zealand and the Oslo School of Business. Professor Swidler is the recipient of
the W. Paul Green Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching, as well as a number of
university research awards. In addition to his academic experience, Dr. Swidler has
worked at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and at Lexecon, an economic
consulting group. He has been asked to give finance seminars to business leaders,
bank executives and government officials around the world. Professor Swidler is a
member of the Financial Management Association and the American Finance Association.